H.M. Murdock was a fictional character appearing in the television series The A-Team. He was played by actor Dwight Schultz, who you may have seen on Star Trek Voyager or Stargate SG-1, but by far his best role was as “Howlin’ Mad” Murdock.
In the series, Murdock is considered to be the best pilot to come out of the Vietnam War. The 3 other members of the A-Team were wrongfully accused for a crime they didn’t commit. Even though Murdock was the pilot in that mission (to rob a bank during the war) he was not charged with the crime. Instead he was committed to an insane asylum.
In the series, Murdock is considered to be the best pilot to come out of the Vietnam War. The 3 other members of the A-Team were wrongfully accused for a crime they didn’t commit. Even though Murdock was the pilot in that mission (to rob a bank during the war) he was not charged with the crime. Instead he was committed to an insane asylum.
After the A-Team escapes the military prison, they become soldiers of fortune and sell their skills to the oppressed or anyone who has been unjustly treated. They stay on the run from Col. Lynch and in the 2nd season Col. Decker. Murdock is a member of the A-Team, but is not wanted by the MPs. They believe he is safely contained in the insane asylum. But he often escapes (usually with the help of “Faceman”) to join the others in their missions.
Even thought he is insane (or at least pretends to be insane) he is very useful. Perhaps the most useful of the bunch. He can fly anything with wings or propellers, he comes up with very unique plans, and often will save the others from the military (since the MPs don’t know he’s with them, he can come and go as he pleases). He also helps Faceman out with his cons, so he is an accomplished actor. His only quirk is that he often takes on other personalities, talks to invisible objects, thinks inanimate objects can speak, befriends sock puppets, rocks, and nuts. He also watches cartoons, has extensive knowledge on a variety of subjects, knows how to fight, speaks several languages and has a photographic memory.
Wow. This guy does it all! And he’s hilarious! He is the best character on television ever! The reason he’s the best? Because you get everything in one person! Every episode you get to know more about him. Every episode you get something new to laugh at and to love!
But don’t make any mistakes, Murdock is very smart. He may act crazy, but often he saves the A-Team, or comes up with good solid plans that get the job done. He can also use any weapon and often fights hand to hand with enemies too!
He is the most useful member of the team and the best character on the show!
And to think, they almost wrote him out! Whew!
The A-Team would not have been the same without him!
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